IFS ERP Trainer
3 days ago
Cambridge
This role will require someone who can work onsite in Cambridge 3 days a week. Purpose of the position We are seeking an experienced Interim Technical Training & Capability Lead to design and deliver a structured workforce training and capability uplift programme within a UK defence-aligned manufacturing and assembly environment. This is a delivery-focused, outcome-driven assignment. The successful candidate will implement a scalable train-the-trainer model, embed compliance-aligned training governance, and ensure robust competency tracking through HRIS systems, all within a defined six-month window. The role requires hands-on engagement across shop floor, technical, and management teams in a security-controlled, high-accountability setting. The successful individual will ensure successful user adoption, minimal operational disruption, and measurable realisation of programme benefits. Responsibilities: • Tasks or duties which must be performed well in the role in order to succeed. ie solution analysis, project management etc., • Design and deliver a structured technical training framework aligned to defence manufacturing and assembly requirements., • Implement a sustainable train-the-trainer model and identify internal product/process champions., • Translate shopfloor safety, quality, and operational processes into structured training modules and ERP process flows (ideally IFS)., • Establish robust competency tracking and auditable training records within UKG HRIS., • Improve workforce capability visibility, compliance readiness, and skills governance., • Ensure all training documentation meets defence audit and quality standards. Tasks: Training Strategy & Programme Delivery • Conduct a rapid diagnostic assessment of the current training framework, competency gaps, and compliance risk areas., • Design and deliver role-based training tailored to HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations users., • Deliver onboarding system training for new hires., • Develop and implement a scalable train-the-trainer programme., • Identify and develop internal product and process champions., • Deliver classroom, workshop, remote, and on-the-job training interventions., • Provide post-training support and structured refresher sessions., • Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) when required. Defence & Manufacturing Alignment • Translate shopfloor manufacturing and assembly processes into structured training content., • Align training to safety, quality, and equipment manufacturing standards., • Support integration of operational processes into ERP workflows (ideally IFS)., • Ensure training supports compliance within regulated and security-controlled environments. Systems, Governance & Compliance Utilise UKG HRIS to: o Schedule and manage training plans o Track competencies and certifications o Maintain auditable compliance records o Track attendance and user competency metrics Maintain version-controlled training documentation aligned to defence audit standards. • Prepare training effectiveness and compliance reports for management., • Strengthen governance, traceability, and workforce capability reporting. Change Management & Adoption • Develop and deliver the change management strategy and implementation plan., • Lead impact assessments and organisational readiness activities., • Monitor adoption metrics and pro-actively manage resistance., • Support go-live and post-implementation stabilisation., • Ensure minimal business disruption and measurable programme benefit realisation. Stakeholder Engagement • Facilitate engagement sessions across shop-floor, technical, and leadership teams., • Act as the bridge between operations, HR, and programme leadership., • Assess training needs through surveys, user feedback, and system usage analytics., • Drive cultural adoption of structured capability development Experience: Demonstrated experience delivering train-the-trainer programmes within • Manufacturing environments, • Defence or heavy engineering environments, • Experience in change management within ERP or HRIS transformation programmes., • Hands-on experience delivering classroom, workshop, remote, and on-the-job training., • Proven capability using UKG HRIS to schedule training, track competency, and maintain audit-ready records., • Strong understanding of safety, quality, and manufacturing standards within regulated environments., • Experience translating shop-floor processes into ERP process flows (IFS experience highly desirable)., • Experience working in security-controlled, high-compliance environments.